This second post shares some insights from the planning sessions for E-Mediat project, a networked approach to capacity building for NGOs in Social Media in the Middle East. (For context, read my earlier post) One of the project tasks is to develop a multilingual online learning community for partners, contributors, sponsors, participants, teams, mentors, social media techies from the region, and trainers to interact and share best practices. Meedan, an implementation partner, is … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
E-Mediat: Networked Capacity Building in the Middle East
Last week, I participated in three very intense days of project, curriculum, and online community planning for a new project, E-Mediat, a multi-stakeholder capacity building project for NGOS and Social Media in the Middle East. This is the first of a three-part post about the planning meetings. I'll be sharing insights about the project as it unfolds -- it is going to be a rich opportunity for learning because it is a capacity building project that leverages a networked approach. I'm the … [Read more...]
Some Social Media Capacity Building Inspiration from MLK
Today is the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, to celebrate his work and legacy. One of the most powerful and lasting ideas was his belief in strengthening communities and empowering individuals. His vision helped him achieve a great many goals and he has inspired many generations of Americans. There are many inspirational quotes from his speeches and work beyond his most famous words, "I have a dream." Here's a quote that I think applies to nonprofit capacity … [Read more...]
The Networked NGO: Translating the Networked Nonprofit and 1-11-11 Club
Networked NGO View more presentations from Beth Kanter. This year my birthday (Jan. 11) was very special indeed and not only because the date had all ones: 1-11-11. But, I'll get to birthday fun in a minute. I spent my part of my birthday giving a presentation at the Packard Foundation Program Forum on translating the Networked Nonprofit into the Networked NGO. The presentation was an opportunity to share some insights about working internationally and from sharing the ideas from the book … [Read more...]
Looks Like Philanthropy Wasn't One of Apple's New Years Resolutions
Since December, over 12,000 people have signed an online petition to urge Steve Jobs to change Apple's unfriendly iPhone donation policy. Yesterday, Vincent Stehle, in his column in the Chronicle of Philanthropy took Apple to task for its poor corporate citizen record, compared to the generosity of its competitors like Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and others. On the other side of the Atlantic, Nick Hurd, Civil Society Minister in the UK, has announced that he will write Apple to encourage … [Read more...]
